Gulf of Baratti Bike Tour

Combine the exhilarating landscape of the Tuscan coast with a refreshing bike ride, good food and the history of the Etruscans and you have the perfect adventure.

Time Full Day
Language English / Italian
Pick-up at designated area
Tasting Included Upon Request
Difficulty Varies according to skill

Light Lunch
Can be personalized
Personal Guide
Transfers

The Gulf of Baratti and the area of Populonia

are today one of the most characteristic and enchanting landscapes of the Tuscan coast: rolling hills, Mediterranean underbrush on steep slopes that drop abruptly into the blue sea. You will traces of ancient populations, from the archeological area near the beach of Baratti: testifying to the impressiveness of the Etruscan industrial city of Populonia. It has been noted that during the Etruscan period Baratti was an essential and safe port of call for commercial shipping using the Tyrrhenian trading routes. Populonia was an ancient seaport of Etruria, originally connected to Volterra but later turning into a flourishing independent minearary and mariner center. The harbour, however, continued to be of some importance, and the place was still an episcopal see in the 6th century. The city was destroyed in 570 by the Lombards. The few survivors, led by bishop St. Cerbo, fled to Elba.

Itinerary:

Depending on the skills of the group the tour has several start points along the Tuscan coast in the Gulf of Baratti. The aim of the tour will be to offer you the possibility to view the aspects considered typical of this area and the Maremma as well as historical sites of Etruscan civilization.

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Not only does the area offer romantic settings and the chance to dip your feet in to the Med, but you will also find that the Archaeological Park of Baratti and Populonia extends for about 80 hectares between the slopes of the Piombino promontory and the Gulf of Baratti. It is especially well noted for the Etruscan civilization with its traces of iron and steel workings and of the cultural and trade aspects developing in it.

Tour includes:

Bikes – Helmets - Water bottles – 1 / 3 bike guides (according to the dimension of the group) - a light lunch - a van to assist the group on the road. Time permitting a quick swim. Upon request a wine tasting can be arranged in the area.

General Location:

The shaded blue area along the coast indicates the general area where the tour takes place.

	Price for Bike Tour in Gulf of Baratti Groups larger than 15 persons will be priced individually according to the number of persons. If you have special needs or requirements please advise immediately at time of booking. For groups smaller than 3 persons there is a small transfer fee to be added, please advise where your accomodations are so we can calculate the amount.
	Prices per person for tours
	Year	2-3 persons	4-7 persons	8-15 persons	15 < persons
Reserve Now	2008	190	185	180	0

Gulf of Baratti, along the Tuscany coast in Italy is quite unique in the possibilities it offers to all levels of mountain bikers. Not only do our tours include the diverse landscape of forest covered hills but there is also the unique advantage of being close to the beach – and the fascinating Etuscan ruins. A Tuscan mountain bike tour includes this variety including all kinds of experiences with our mountain bike guide.

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